Monday night’s encounter between Bournemouth and Southampton looks like an interesting prospect, given that both teams have yet to convince on the domestic front. We take a look at what is likely to transpire, along with insights and a betting perspective on the outcome.
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AFC BOURNEMOUTH v SOUTHAMPTON– Click here to bet
AFC Bournemouth started their Premier League campaign on a high, going unbeaten in their first three matches. However, that promising run has come to a halt, with the Cherries suffering back-to-back defeats, leaving them 13th in the table with 7 points from 5 games. Last weekend’s 3-0 loss at Anfield marked the second consecutive match in which Bournemouth failed to score, a worrying trend as they prepare to face a desperate Southampton side at Vitality Stadium on Monday evening. Still searching for their first home win of the season, Bournemouth will be determined to turn things around in Week 6, especially against a Southampton side struggling to stay afloat this early in the season.
Heading into Monday’s clash, Bournemouth are averaging just 1 goal per game this season. However, their defensive frailties have been a concern, with the Cherries conceding an average of 1.6 goals per match in the league.
Southampton have struggled to adapt since their return to Premier League football, currently sitting 18th in the table. As they prepare to face Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium, the Saints will be desperate to pick up their first positive result on the road, having failed to do so all season. Last weekend’s 1-1 draw at home against Ipswich Town earned Southampton their first point of the campaign, a concerning statistic given that most of their matches have been played at St Mary’s. With 4 defeats from 5 games, head coach Russell Martin faces a tough task in turning around the poor form that has plagued his side thus far.
As they head into matchday 6, Southampton’s struggles are highlighted by their alarming average of just 0.4 goals per game this season, while defensively they have been equally frail, conceding an average of 1.8 goals per match.
Head-to-Head
The last competitive meeting between these two sides took place during the 2022/2023 season, with both teams claiming narrow 1-0 victories. Bournemouth secured a 1-0 win in the reverse fixture, while Southampton edged the corresponding clash with the same scoreline.
Betting
AFC Bournemouth 5/8
Draw 33/10
Southampton 4/1
Prediction
Given that neither team has secured a clean sheet in the league so far, there is a strong possibility of goals from both sides. While this is expected to be a closely contested encounter, the hosts are likely to prevail. Backing Bournemouth to win, with at least two goals scored in the match, appears to be the best option here.
Suggested Bet: Result And Totals, Bournemouth And Over 1.5 at 8/10
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